He's been nominated for best male pop vocal performance for his song Whataya Want From Me, from his 2009 debut album.

Here's Lambert on learning about his nomination:

"I was awoken by my manager in the morning while in Paris. Much more effective than my usual cup of coffee to wake me up. I was so excited! After our call, I saw that a bunch of friends and family had texted and written emails."

And here's what he had to say about the song that got him the nomination:

"I recorded Whataya Want From Me on a day off from the Idols Live Arena tour and I was pretty wiped out due to the show schedule. I knew the song would be a key track on my album and it was my first time working with the incredible Max Martin and Shellback, so I was a bit apprehensive. The vocal ad libs at the end were the most challenging as they are quite high and it had been a long day. When I heard the first mix, I felt really confident the song would have success thanks to the flawless production."

"I believe American Idol is a dream platform for any artist. It did not however, teach me how to sing or perform. I made music for years prior to the show but knew that most major labels wouldn't be interested in me as a mainstream pop artist unless I could develop a legitimate fan base and prove that I had talent. Idol gave me these opportunities. But I feel I earned my current success by preparing and executing a variety of strong performances every week on the show and being comfortable being different."

And more about the nomination:

"In addition to the writers and producers of the track, I hope that at this point, after all the hard work I've done over the past year, the nomination will give me credibility as a true vocalist in the industry, and perhaps help fade some of the stigma that comes from rising to fame on a competition show."

We're proud of you, Adam, and we wish you the best of luck with the Grammys!

73 comments to “Adam Lambert On His Grammy Nom”

I'm excited as a dog with a new bottom!!!! HAHAHAHA Adam SO deserves this and so much more. He must be floating on air right now. I think he's got tough competition and may not win it but just having the nom and in THAT company has gotta be major!!

I love this guy! I was so surprised and happy for him that he got a Grammy nom. Dude is talented, works his ass off and also happens to be a sweetheart. And his voice is gorgeous on that song, well deserved.

He's right about having strong performances on American Idol - I loved him on that show and the ballads he sang. Love, love, loved him! I don't care about the 'different' part. For me it's about the song and the voice. He's got a beautiful gift - his voice. More sweet, slow love songs, Adam, please!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam Lambertt is one the best male vocalist out there today. He has mad talent, heavenly charisma and when you see him live it almost takes your breath away. I am so excited for him I can't stand it!!! Love him.

Re: Barb Kane – Re: Barb Kane – Re: Barb Kane – ARE YOU F'IN INSANE???? HE IS NO WHERE NEAR MICHAEL OR ELVIS. LOL JESUS CHRIST. JUST BECAUSE HE PUTS ON EYELINER AND TIGHTS AND HAS FIRE ON STAGE. DOES NOT MAKE HIM A GREAT PERFORMER OR AN ARTIST. NO WHERE CLOSE TO A MICHAEL OR AN ELVIS.

I have to admit there is no one out there more deserving of a vocal performance Grammy than Adam Lambert. WWFM is a great song, but he could sing anything 11 different ways from Sunday and still sing them well. He's gifted, that's just it. He also works very hard and it seems from his interviews that he can even speak! Intelligently, and so you can understand him. I think he actually deserves to win in this category.

Whether you enjoy his music or not, this man is an amazing performer who worked his butt off to get where he is. He may seem like a competition cliche but, if you delve into his background, you find he has paid his dues over and over and that is partly why he is so wildly respected in the industry.
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The guy is GOOD and deserves his success. Congrats Adam and much luck in all you do.

This is a very serious matter!!
We must all stand together in this dark times!
Homosexuals must be punished for their ghastly mental illness, ass sniffing!
I suggest we we cuff up adam lambert in a coffin in central park with only his head sticking out!
Then we all go and fart in his face.
One time in the morning, lunch, dinner and before bedtime!
We could make a religion out of it!
Eureka, this is fantastic news everybody!
Come, people….join us in this revelation!!

UHMMMMMM there is no Stigma; ONLY HUBRIS!!!!!!! DO you think people appreciated you sticking your crouch in your dancers face???????
That is the reason– NO STIGMA
Carrie Underwood doesnt have a stigma! GET OVER YOURSELF

Re: truthabove – Why don't you take your pu**y sniffing face and crawl back into your cave with all the other neanderthals that are here hating on Adam Lambert. You so called men are so insecure about yourselves that you take your frustration out on the one person who actually knows who he is and is proud of it!!! Get some therapy for yourselves and get it quick!!!! Happy for you Adam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Abbylynn – Re: WTWhat –
Got damn idiots!!
I am just trying to do adam lambert a favor.
Since he like to sniff ass then this would be excellent for him,
I think he would be very happy inf act!!
He is a dirty cocksucker and will go direct to hell anyway!!
We must get rid of homoes….

I LOVE Adam! I'm so happy he got nominated and I wish him the best.He's an amazing singer. I just wish he wasn't going up against Michael Jackson in that category.Of course, I'm rooting for Michael because, well, its Michael and I'm sentimental like that, but if MJ has to lose to anybody, I hope its Adam. Congrats bb!

So proud of Adam. He deserves to win this award but beating MJ will be extremely hard to do. So happy to see the commenters (with the exception of 2 or 3 insane people here) are so much nicer than what I usually see on this site. Perez, maybe you being nicer made your followers nicer. What do you think?

Re: Jovan Alababa – You are right: eyeliner, tights or fire on stage do not make Adam a great performer or an artist. They are just some extra. What makes him a great performer and an true artist are his incredible voice, his out of this world stage charisma, his sweet soul and his willingness to work his butt off to reach his goal. He is amazing and deserves his Grammy nomination. Congrats Adam!!!

AND IF HE WINS INSTEAD OF AN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH HE'LL PROBABLY GO DOWN ON HIS AWARD AT THE PODIUM. HE FUCKED UP WITH THE IN-YOUR-FACE GAY SEX THING INSTEAD OF JUST BEING A TALENT THAT EVERYONE COULD APPRECIATE.

Re: truthabove – and we straight people need to get rid of jerks like you.
Anyway, with all the losers being nominated to the grammies, I would prefer Adam Lambert to win 100% over any other one. At least the doode can sing. Why the eff Katty Perry and etc. are nominated at all….

I've stood up for Adam quite often, but he's beginning to wear my patience. While Idol may not have taught him how to sing–I'd say he missed the workshop on class.

I totally love gay men but he's a tad over the top. He loves to push the envelope and draw attention by shocking the members of his audience. A word to the wise: It may be working now, but people will become weary and ultimately stop paying attention.

Not really and Adam fan or a fan of that song.. but, usually songs that win artists rewards these days are not good anyway. But Adam can sing and I really don't know why people need to put him down. whatever. good luck to him.

So thrilled for Adam's nomination. This should be the first of MANY more to come. Adam is uber talented and an ORIGINAL….unlike the "packaged" pop stars out there. Not everything Adam does will be "popular" but if you are lucky enough to see him live in concert, you'll know that Adam is among the very best on the planet.

Am I the only one that thinks he sounds like a cat dying a very painful death when he hits those high notes? Not to mention the way he sticks his tongue out the whole time he's trying to reach the high notes. No thank you.